Insensibly for Dummies

Think of it like this: imagine you have a bucket of water and you're pouring it out very slowly. The water is trickling out little by little, so gradually that you might not even realize the bucket is getting empty. That's what it means for something to happen insensibly - it's so gradual that it almost happens without you even realizing it. In addition to describing something happening subtly, insensibly can also refer to doing or experiencing something without feeling it or being aware of it. It's like when you touch something with your hand but your skin is numb, so you can't really feel it. So, when we say that someone did something insensibly, it means they did it without really feeling it or being aware of what they were doing.

For example, imagine you have a friend who is feeling sad, but they try to hide their feelings from you. They put on a smile and act like everything is fine, but deep down, they're hurting. In this case, they might be dealing with their sadness insensibly because they're not openly expressing or acknowledging their true feelings. So, to sum it up, "insensibly" is a word that describes something happening so subtly or slowly that it goes unnoticed, or when something is done or experienced without really feeling it or being aware of it. It's like a quiet change happening right under your nose without you even realizing it.